Not all dogs are born to paddle, but many can learn with a bit of help and the right approach. Yet before heading for the nearest lake or pool, it’s worth knowing how to introduce your dog to the ...

Keep your dog safe this summer with our dog pool safety guide—swimming tips, accident prevention, safe toys, and post-swim ...

Several years ago my Bellevue-raised son and I took his Jindo, a Korean dog that looks like a big akita, to Lake Sammamish on a hot summer day (yes, I know that seems like a contradiction in terms).

Should You Let Your Dog Swim at the Beach? A Vet Weighs In originally appeared on Parade Pets. Since I live fairly close to the beach, I let my dogs take advantage of it as much as possible. If you ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Spring break has arrived and while many will be hitting the lakes, rivers, and beach to enjoy some sunshine, extra care needs to be taken if we take our four-legged friends with us. Dr ...

“It can be great exercise, it can be a good way for them to cool off as well,” said Dr. Sage De Rosa, assistant professor of clinical emergency & critical care, University of Pennsylvania School of ...

It's a brisk Saturday in winter, but at the Northern Virginia Animal Swim Center, a pool party is underway -- and it's going swimmingly. Wet, excited dogs and rolling balls are underfoot everywhere, ...

Most dogs have some level of skill in the water, but they can only swim for so long. The best dog life jackets provide your pup with support and safety in the water, while being comfortable enough to ...